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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akihito Yamato (ranked 4222 p4p, 475 weight class) and Rickson Zimmerman (ranked 2981 p4p, 360 weight class). Zimmerman has chosen Cosmic Sand - 9h00 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihito Yamato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickson Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamato shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamato avoids a kick to the body.
Zimmerman swings for the body but Yamato moves out of range.
Zimmerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickson Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yamato lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zimmerman is controlling Yamato's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimmerman is trying to control the position but Yamato postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zimmerman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamato defends well.
Zimmerman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zimmerman trying to mount his opponent but Yamato defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman trying to control the pace.
Yamato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimmerman on the ground.
Zimmerman is keen to just control but Yamato is a slippery customer.
Zimmerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zimmerman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zimmerman seems to be working for a kimura but Yamato defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking to take a break and control but Yamato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zimmerman controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zimmerman is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zimmerman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zimmerman stands up from half guard.
Zimmerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamato keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Zimmerman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zimmerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamato tries to avoid it but Zimmerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamato to the ground. Yamato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamato drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and moves away.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akihito Yamato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zimmerman trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman has his foot on Yamato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamato works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Yamato pushes his legs off easily.
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rickson Zimmerman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Yamato defends easily.
Zimmerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman is trying to control the position but Yamato postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamato defends it easily.
Yamato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Yamato controlling him for the moment.
Yamato stops Zimmerman from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
Zimmerman is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamato has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamato is working an open guard so Zimmerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yamato fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Zimmerman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman drives through and clinches with Yamato against the cage.
Zimmerman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zimmerman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zimmerman looking to slow down the pace here.
Zimmerman pulls Yamato into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Zimmerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yamato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zimmerman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Yamato keeps moving.
Zimmerman gets to his feet - Yamato follows without any prompting.
Rickson Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throws a body kick that misses.
Yamato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zimmerman is defended easily by Yamato.
Yamato feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zimmerman.
Yamato stuffs the takedown.
Yamato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zimmerman to the mat! Zimmerman manages to get full guard.
Zimmerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Yamato pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
Yamato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akihito Yamato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato has momentary wrist control but Zimmerman slips an elbow through the middle.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Yamato keeps moving.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Yamato keeps moving.
Yamato trying to keep a closed guard but Zimmerman is proving a slippery customer.
Zimmerman trying to control but Yamato is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zimmerman throws an overhand right that lands on Yamato's shoulder, as Yamato tries to avoid the shot.
Yamato drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and moves away.
Yamato catches Zimmerman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zimmerman shoots in and drives through. Yamato sprawls well.
Akihito Yamato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Zimmerman.
Nice sprawl there from Zimmerman as Yamato shoots in.
Yamato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yamato is controlling him well.
Yamato working away.
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamato is trying to ground and pound but Zimmerman uses the momentary lack of control by Yamato to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rickson Zimmerman.
I've got Zimmerman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Zimmerman!
A very excited looking Rickson Zimmerman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Jenson Jr (ranked 23923 p4p, 791 weight class) and Brad Robertson (ranked 6770 p4p, 650 weight class). Jenson Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MIA-Paper planes. Robertson has chosen The White Buffalo & The Forest Rangers – Come Join the Murder as his entrance music. Jet Jenson Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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266 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Jenson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenson Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson gets the takedown into side control.
Robertson working away.
Jenson Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jenson Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Jenson Jr tries to kick Robertson off but Robertson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jenson Jr tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Jenson Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robertson prevents Jenson Jr from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenson Jr looking for a guillotine here but Robertson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenson Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertson controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenson Jr wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson connects with a couple of short punches.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson cracks Jenson Jr with a solid left hand.
Jenson Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Robertson has his hands clasped together but Jenson Jr extends and breaks Robertson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jenson Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jet Jenson Jr!
A very excited looking Jet Jenson Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 2555 p4p, 126 weight class) and Djalo Tavares (ranked 2121 p4p, 100 weight class). Payakarakatong comes to the cage accompanied by "Song For The Dead". Tavares has chosen Voodoo Shit as his entrance music. Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djalo Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payakarakatong gets tackled into the cage by Tavares. Tavares maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Tavares has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Payakarakatong drags the fight down to the ground.
Payakarakatong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tavares postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares landing some decent shots from guard.
Payakarakatong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tavares tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares landing with the ground and pound.
Payakarakatong being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavares trying to control but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payakarakatong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Payakarakatong is tightening it up a little... Tavares has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tavares reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tavares taps out! Nice BJJ there by Payakarakatong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Djalo Tavares stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ami na findau cadera!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Mccullough (ranked 5876 p4p, 475 weight class) and Shamil Mutalimov (ranked 5189 p4p, 440 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Mccullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamil Mutalimov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutalimov has managed to clinch.
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mccullough.
Mutalimov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccullough preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mutalimov wants to control but Mccullough is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mccullough manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough keeping moving, preventing Mutalimov from controlling successfully.
Mutalimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mccullough is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccullough is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mutalimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mccullough.
Mccullough throwing shots but Mutalimov is blocking nicely.
Mccullough wants to pass the guard but Mutalimov is defending well.
Mccullough performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mccullough looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mccullough missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutalimov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mccullough.
Mccullough trying to control the pace.
Mccullough tries to pass to full mount but Mutalimov defends it.
Mutalimov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mccullough wants to take a breather but Mutalimov is having none of it.
Mccullough is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mccullough thows a huge punch but Mutalimov dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutalimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mccullough.
Mccullough throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mccullough scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mccullough not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mccullough keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mutalimov is trying to stand back up but Mccullough is controlling him
Mccullough throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mutalimov to regain full guard.
Mccullough throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutalimov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccullough accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mccullough has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mccullough throwing strikes from guard but Mutalimov blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccullough is looking to work some ground and pound but Mutalimov has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough stands and throws Mutalimov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mccullough throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mccullough is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mutalimov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mccullough tries to score with some ground and pound. Mutalimov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutalimov parries the strikes from Mccullough easily there. Mccullough is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mutalimov to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mutalimov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mccullough trying to control the action but Mutalimov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Mccullough dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mutalimov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mccullough throws a hook to the side of Mutalimov's head but Mutalimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mutalimov closes the distance and clinches.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mccullough is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutalimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutalimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mccullough is defending well for now.
Mccullough misses with a punch to the body.
Mccullough can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccullough swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutalimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Mccullough in his tracks for a moment.
Mccullough tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mccullough.
Mccullough changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutalimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutalimov misses with a head kick.
Mccullough shoots in for a takedown but Mutalimov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Mccullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutalimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccullough swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutalimov closes the distance and pushes Mccullough back into the cage.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mutalimov trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mutalimov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mutalimov staying out of range there.
Mutalimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mutalimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mccullough.
Mccullough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mutalimov clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Mccullough shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccullough tries to work over Mutalimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mccullough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutalimov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mccullough up against the cage.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov manages to break the clinch.
Mccullough misses the jab.
Mutalimov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mutalimov rushes Mccullough and presses him up against the cage.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov gets underhooks to prevent Mccullough's takedown attempt.
Mccullough goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mccullough drives through with a takedown into Mutalimov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mutalimov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Mccullough in his tracks for a moment.
Mccullough wants to break free but Mutalimov has control.
Mutalimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough has a couple of punches blocked by Mutalimov.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamil Mutalimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mccullough has a couple of punches blocked by Mutalimov.
Mccullough is trying to pull guard but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mccullough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mccullough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here.
Mccullough misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Mutalimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mccullough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mccullough misses with an uppercut. Mutalimov saw that one coming.
Mutalimov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mutalimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mccullough. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.
Mccullough being controlled against the cage.
Mutalimov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mccullough regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutalimov defends well.
Mccullough seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutalimov wants to pass the guard but Mccullough is keeping the position.
Mccullough is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mccullough trying to mount his opponent but Mutalimov defends it.
Mccullough thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutalimov's head.
Mutalimov is looking for a sweep. Mccullough is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mccullough in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough is working for a submission of some sort.
Mccullough is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mccullough not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutalimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccullough. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mutalimov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mccullough.
Mccullough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mutalimov is just riding it out for now. Mccullough eventually gives up the hold.
Mccullough is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough thows a huge punch but Mutalimov dodges it nicely.
Mccullough lands strikes from half guard.
Mccullough is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mccullough is looking to take a break and control but Mutalimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mccullough is trying to work for a kimura but Mutalimov is defending well.
Mutalimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mccullough.
Mccullough trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Mccullough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccullough has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Mccullough!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bahaghari (ranked 4731 p4p, 565 weight class) and Stu Pidaso (ranked 4900 p4p, 575 weight class). Bahaghari comes to the cage accompanied by Broken . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Bahaghari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Pidaso !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pidaso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pidaso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pidaso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Stu Pidaso has been cut.
Bahaghari with a jab.
Bahaghari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pidaso defends it nicely.
Bahaghari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bahaghari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pidaso counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bahaghari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pidaso .
Pidaso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bahaghari avoids a kick to the body.
Bahaghari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bahaghari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bahaghari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bahaghari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Pidaso 's face as Bahaghari controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pidaso is trying to control Bahaghari's posture but Bahaghari avoids it.
Bahaghari throws a strike aimed at the side of Pidaso 's head but Pidaso avoids it well.
Pidaso regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bahaghari's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bahaghari scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pidaso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bahaghari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pidaso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bahaghari.
Bahaghari stalling.
Bahaghari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bahaghari trying to pass the guard but Pidaso defending well.
Pidaso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bahaghari.
Bahaghari decides to return to a standing position.
Stu Pidaso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahaghari throws a head kick that misses.
Pidaso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bahaghari if he has to take too many more of those.
Bahaghari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pidaso .
Pidaso tries to land a front kick but Bahaghari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bahaghari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oooooh!!! Bahaghari has knocked Pidaso down with a huge combo! Bahaghari steps away and waves a wobbly Pidaso back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pidaso is rocked!
Bahaghari clinches up with Pidaso and pushes him back against the cage.
Pidaso is still on wobbly legs! Can Bahaghari finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahaghari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Pidaso .
Bahaghari wobbles Pidaso with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Bahaghari dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Pidaso to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Bahaghari!
A very excited looking Mark Bahaghari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harg Grater (ranked 5232 p4p, 453 weight class) and Tamagoshi Yoshi (ranked 3524 p4p, 337 weight class). Yoshi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bushido kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harg Grater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tamagoshi Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grater misses with a body kick.
Tamagoshi Yoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grater looks to throw a body kick
and Grater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grater is looking to land body kicks.
Grater throws a body kick that misses.
Grater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Grater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshi lands a two punch combo.
Grater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grater misses with the body kick
enabling Yoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Grater takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Grater's head.
Yoshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshi delivers a nice body kick.
Yoshi digs a good hook to Grater's body.
Yoshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Grater off the cage and back into range.
Yoshi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grater. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi is looking to slow Grater down with leg kicks.
Yoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grater has time to react.
Yoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grater is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grater misses with a kick to the body
and Grater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshi lunges at Grater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grater's hand.
Yoshi scores with a jab. Grater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshi punishes Grater's body with a nice straight punch.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Yoshi sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grater throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yoshi counters with a two punch combo.
Grater is rocked!
Yoshi keeps Grater at a distance using the push kick.
Yoshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grater.
Yoshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Grater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grater seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yoshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grater had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yoshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Grater blocks the body kick.
Grater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yoshi counters with a solid body kick.
Yoshi lands a body shot.
Yoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grater has time to react.
Yoshi lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Yoshi.
Yoshi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grater takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grater misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grater tries to clinch but Yoshi moves out of range.
Yoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Yoshi sees coming a mile off.
Yoshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Grater should have avoided that one.
Grater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yoshi counters with a nice body shot.
Yoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Grater throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yoshi avoids it.
Grater throws a wild body kick that Yoshi sees coming a mile off.
Grater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grater backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grater throws a body kick that misses
and Yoshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grater throws the kick towards the body but Yoshi avoids it.
Yoshi connects with a right hand. Grater shakes it off.
Grater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoshi! But no joy.
Yoshi scores with a punch to the head.
Grater throws a body kick that misses.
Grater throws a body kick that misses
and Yoshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grater throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshi looks to land a combination but Grater avoids it well.
Grater throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grater misses with the body kick
and Yoshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grater takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grater is breathing heavily.
Yoshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grater on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamagoshi Yoshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Yoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshi scores with a one two! Grater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grater looks to land a body kick but Yoshi moved away.
Grater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grater avoids a kick to the body.
Yoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by Yoshi.
Yoshi connects with a body shot.
Grater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshi looks for the body kick but Grater saw that one coming.
Grater thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grater moves away.
Grater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshi with a nice cross.
A leg kick checked by Grater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grater tries to land a body kick
and Yoshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Yoshi. That snapped Grater's head back.
Yoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Tamagoshi Yoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshi is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Grater hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tamagoshi Yoshi!
A very excited looking Tamagoshi Yoshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiquinho Fodetudo (ranked 2130 p4p, 227 weight class) and Chuck Darski (ranked 2862 p4p, 283 weight class). Fodetudo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nego Drama. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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159 lbs
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151 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiquinho Fodetudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Darski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fodetudo misses with a wild combination.
Xiquinho Fodetudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fodetudo connects with a right hand. Darski shakes it off.
Darski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fodetudo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Darski misses with a lunging right hand
and Fodetudo counters by moving into the clinch.
Darski lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darski manages to break the clinch.
Fodetudo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fodetudo looks to land a left hand but Darski moved out of range nicely.
Darski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fodetudo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darski ducks right into an uppercut from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo cracks Darski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fodetudo throws out a loose jab but Darski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fodetudo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fodetudo punishes Darski's body with a nice straight punch.
Fodetudo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fodetudo loads up on a big right hand but Darski slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Darski misses.
Fodetudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darski.
Darski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a body shot.
Darski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
A short uppercut from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darski lands a body punch.
Fodetudo misses with a body punch.
Fodetudo struggles to land a body shot inside as Darski controls his hands.
Fodetudo misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fodetudo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fodetudo misses with a body punch.
Fodetudo blocks a body shot from Darski.
A short left from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
Fodetudo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darski backwards.
Darski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fodetudo tries to throw a body punch but Darski avoids it by throwing Fodetudo back against the cage.
Fodetudo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fodetudo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darskis head.
Fodetudo misses with a punch to the body.
Fodetudo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fodetudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fodetudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fodetudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fodetudo misses with some punches.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fodetudo lands a body shot.
Darski tries to break the clinch but Fodetudo is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Fodetudo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darski doesn't seem phased though.
Fodetudo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darski.
Fodetudo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darski scores with a jab. Fodetudo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fodetudo misses with a looping left.
Fodetudo lands with a right hand.
Fodetudo rushes Darski and presses him up against the cage.
Darski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fodetudo tries a body shot but Darski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fodetudo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darski.
Fodetudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Fodetudo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fodetudo tries to throw a body punch but Darski avoids it by throwing Fodetudo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fodetudo.
Darski manages to break the clinch.
Darski throws a hook but Fodetudo blocks it.
Fodetudo looks to land a combination but Darski avoids it well.
Fodetudo is looking to clinch.
Darski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fodetudo with a nice cross.
Darski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo misses with a two punch combination.
Darski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Fodetudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darski defending well as Fodetudo loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo with a jab.
Fodetudo looks to land a left hand but Darski moved out of range nicely.
Fodetudo scores with a nice right hand.
Fodetudo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darski's head.
Fodetudo throws a series of punches but Darski moves out of range.
A nice side step and Darski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darski slips a straight right by Fodetudo.
Darski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Darski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo avoids the body shot from Darski.
Darski staying out of range there.
Darski swinging wildly here.
Fodetudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darski can do to turn this around?
Fodetudo missing with a left hand there. Darski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiquinho Fodetudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodetudo misses with a looping right.
Fodetudo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fodetudo misses with a wild body shot.
Darski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fodetudo misses with a hook
letting Darski counter with a right hand.
Fodetudo throws an off balance right hand
and Darski counters with a nice uppercut.
Darski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fodetudo's head backwards.
Darski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fodetudo tries to clinch there but Darski circles away.
Darski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Darski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fodetudo moves away.
Fodetudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fodetudo walks into a jab.
Fodetudo lands a nice hook to Darski's body. Darski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fodetudo throws a jab when Darski was well out of range.
Fodetudo throws a body shot but no joy.
Fodetudo takes a swing at Darski's ribcage but misses.
Darski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fodetudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fodetudo misses with a left hand
and Darski counters with a nice uppercut.
Fodetudo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fodetudo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fodetudo pushes Darski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fodetudo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fodetudo lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Fodetudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
Fodetudo has a couple of punches blocked by Darski.
Fodetudo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fodetudo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fodetudo scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Fodetudo.
Darski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fodetudo misses its intended target.
It seemed like Darski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fodetudo swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Darski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fodetudo instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fodetudo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darski blocks an uppercut.
Darski has had enough of the clinch but Fodetudo keeps him there for the moment.
Darski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Fodetudo.
Fodetudo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darski's efforts to push away.
Fodetudo has a couple of punches blocked by Darski.
Fodetudo throws a head punch that misses.
Darski blocks an uppercut.
Xiquinho Fodetudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darski blocks a body shot from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo struggles to land a body shot inside as Darski controls his hands.
Darski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Darski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fodetudo has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fodetudo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darski wants to break free but Fodetudo has control.
Darski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fodetudo.
Darski blocks a body shot from Fodetudo.
Fodetudo lands a right hand.
Fodetudo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fodetudo misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fodetudo digs a right hand into Darski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darski's gas tank.
Darski blocking some punches.
Darski misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fodetudo works on Darski's body with a couple of short punches.
Chuck Darski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fodetudo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darski's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xiquinho Fodetudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fodetudo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiquinho Fodetudo!
After winning the bout, Xiquinho Fodetudo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karelin Pripyat (ranked 1759 p4p, 213 weight class) and Suga Night (ranked 2556 p4p, 299 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karelin Pripyat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suga Night!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night throws a hook but Pripyat blocks it.
Night misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pripyat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pripyat drives through with a takedown into Night's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pripyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Night is keeping the position for now.
Night is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Night is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Night has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat is looking for a triangle but Night pushes his legs off easily.
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Night wants to stand but Pripyat is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Night stands and steps away. Pripyat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pripyat has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Night scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Pripyat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Night is defending against the submission attempts here by Pripyat.
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Night has managed to free his arm - good work.
Night tries to roll over but Pripyat keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pripyat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Night is just riding it out for now. Pripyat eventually gives up the hold.
Pripyat prevents Night from standing back up.
Night really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pripyat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
Night tries to kick Pripyat off but Pripyat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Night is defending well.
Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pripyat seems to be working for a kimura but Night defends the submission attempt.
Night is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Night looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown but Night shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt
and Pripyat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pripyat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pripyat shoots in for a double leg but Night sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karelin Pripyat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pripyat fails to land the takedown.
Pripyat swats away the attempt to clinch by Night.
Night throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pripyat clean off his feet! He's out cold! Night stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Night!
Suga Night thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 1781 p4p, 83 weight class) and Fentz Straterloo (ranked 1625 p4p, 75 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Agnarsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drop death - Squeel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fentz Straterloo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Straterloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Straterloo moves out of range.
Agnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Straterloo counters with a body kick.
Agnarsson throws a right and a left that Straterloo avoids nicely.
Straterloo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straterloo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Straterloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Straterloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Straterloo's shoulder, as Straterloo tries to avoid the shot.
Straterloo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Agnarsson backing away here, and Straterloo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick there by Straterloo.
Grimur Agnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Straterloo defending well as Agnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Agnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Straterloo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straterloo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Straterloo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Straterloo moves out of range.
Straterloo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
Straterloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Straterloo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agnarsson.
It seemed like Straterloo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Agnarsson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Straterloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Straterloo flicks out a counter leg kick but Agnarsson steps away.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Straterloo's head but Straterloo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
Straterloo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Agnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Straterloo's head.
Agnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Straterloo.
Straterloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Straterloo counters with a thumping low kick.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Straterloo slips the punch.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Straterloo counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Straterloo counters with a left and a right that stings Agnarsson.
Straterloo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Agnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Straterloo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a nice leg kick.
Agnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Straterloo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Straterloo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Straterloo is just out of range.
Straterloo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Agnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Straterloo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Straterloo to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straterloo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fentz Straterloo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Straterloo delivers a nice body kick.
Agnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agnarsson forces Straterloo back against the cage and clinches.
Agnarsson misses with the head strike.
Agnarsson slows down the pace here.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Straterloo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Agnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Straterloo.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Straterloo avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Straterloo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Straterloo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straterloo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Agnarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Agnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Straterloo misses with some punches.
Agnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Straterloo breaks the clinch.
Straterloo misses with a hook
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Straterloo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Straterloo counters with a left and a right that stings Agnarsson.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Straterloo moves out of range.
Agnarsson jabs Straterloo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Straterloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
A combination from Agnarsson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Straterloo moves away.
Straterloo flicks out a counter leg kick but Agnarsson steps away.
Straterloo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agnarsson backing away here, and Straterloo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Straterloo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Straterloo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Straterloo throws a chopping leg kick but Agnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Agnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Straterloo.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Straterloo manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Straterloo lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Straterloo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agnarsson blocks a jab.
Agnarsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Straterloo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Agnarsson wants to clinch.
Straterloo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Agnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Straterloo moves away and avoids it.
As Agnarsson backs off Straterloo throws a huge counter combo but Agnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Agnarsson lands a jab to the nose.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Straterloo ducks down to avoid it.
Straterloo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Straterloo is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fentz Straterloo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Straterloo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Straterloo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Straterloo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Straterloo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Agnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Straterloo is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.
Agnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Straterloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Straterloo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Straterloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Straterloo's ribcage but misses.
Straterloo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Straterloo moves away.
Straterloo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Straterloo.
Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Straterloo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Straterloo counters with a thumping low kick.
Straterloo tries to move into range but Agnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Agnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Straterloo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Agnarsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Straterloo misses the target.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Straterloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Straterloo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agnarsson on the side of the head.
Agnarsson walks into a jab.
Agnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Straterloo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Agnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Straterloo counters with a thumping low kick.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Straterloo.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Straterloo slips the punch.
Agnarsson cracks Straterloo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Straterloo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Straterloo's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Agnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Agnarsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Straterloo's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straterloo lands an elbow that stopped Agnarsson in his tracks for a moment.
Agnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agnarsson.
Straterloo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Straterloo throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Agnarsson throws a series of punches but Straterloo moves out of range.
Agnarsson lands a jab to Straterloo's midsection.
Agnarsson stalks Straterloo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Straterloo's face. Straterloo staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimur Agnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Agnarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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